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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with brown and white stripes; brown border; small white sticker with black numbers. The piece of fabric measures approximately 2.25 inches wide and 6.25 inches long. The fabric features 21 vertical stripes, alternating between dark brown and light beige. The object is mounted on a gray background. The sticker reading "3707" is placed in the bottom right corner. The fabric is bordered by a thin brown frame. The frame appears worn and frayed. The object appears to be a textile sample.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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